Memories of Mann

MEMORIES OF MANN - DERRY KISSACK

Mr Purple Helmet himself and a man with one of the most relaxing Manx voices you could ever hear, Derry Kissack, chats to Howard about the iconic motorbike display team, The Purple Helmets - and the book he's produced detailing their life and times.

Memories of Mann 09 February 2023

The final part of a chat with Derek Almond and his wife Edna, in which Edna recalls her nursing years in the UK, their return to the Isle of Man and Derek ponders on something he may have done differently if he had his time again  . . .

Memories of Mann 1 December 2022

The first part of a chat with Derek Almond and his wife about their life and times on and off the Island.

Memories of Mann 29 September 2022

In this last chat with 95 year old Harold Moore, Harold remembers being a youngster before the war, playing around the old fairy bridge - and the joys of sweet peas!

Memories of Mann August 18 2022

Harold chats about the hardship of life after the war, his time as a TT marshal when Les Graham tragically lost his life, and the Steam Packet boats!